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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $24,330
Base Invoice $27,992 $22,482
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48 40
Universal garage door opener 93  
All-weather floor mats 69 78
Remote start 432 350
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,760
Grand Touring Package   4,135
235/45WR18   0
Rear spoiler   400
Navigation system 888 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31 32
Universal garage door opener 61  
All-weather floor mats 39 62
Remote start 324 280
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,408
Grand Touring Package   3,806
235/45WR18   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 1,827 8,763
Options (change) 1,463 7,188
Destination 775 670
Total Price $32,497 $33,763
Total Invoice $30,230 $30,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,603
Model Year20122009
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$32,497$33,763
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,892$33,763
Total Invoice$30,230$30,340
Adjustments for Features-1,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,737$30,340

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,685$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4930

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122009
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in193.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft316.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested312570%
Total Not Requested132530%

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